Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, New York is a Diplomatic Mission that represents Nigeria at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. It aims to facilitate Nigeria's relations with member states on issues touching on cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, civil rights, civil liberties, political freedoms, democracy, and the achievement of lasting world peace. The Mission of Nigeria made its debut as a member of the United Nations on October 7, 1960 and was admitted as the 99th member of the Organization. Prime Minister Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa led the Nigerian delegation to the Fifteenth Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly where he gave the country’s maiden speech.